Pinoy rapper CLR gets real in his latest single, “Panipi,” off his newly released 1001 EP. The Cebu native takes stock in his successful career so far, priding himself as a lyrical rapper through and through.
He also touched on letting his rap speak for him, no tricks necessary. “Pangalan ko’y bihirang mabanggit / ‘Di kailangan ng boost / May organic views / Ligal ang aking juice / Day 0 lang ang makakagets,” (My name’s rarely mentioned / No need for a boots / I’ve got organic views / My ‘juice’ is legal / Only Day 0s would get it), he raps. CLR has been candid about his story, sharing how rap afforded him opportunities to support his family and build a flourishing career in the local rap scene.
“Panipi” is the third and final single from his latest 3-track 1001 EP, which he released at the beginning of the year.
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CLR’s “Laya” (Free) was named one of HipHopDX Asia’s 20 best songs of 2021. Of the track, this writer wrote, “Unlike other started-from-the-bottom narratives, ‘Laya’ makes us feel we’re coming up with him. CLR’s happiness, as much as his success, is aspirational. ‘Sarap maging malaya / Lumilipad, nakangiti,’ (It’s so great to be free / Flying, smiling)—the contentment he gets from his freedom is the reason he truly is. ‘Sarap maging malaya / Kaya ako’y malaya,; (It’s great to be free / This is why I’m free),’ he raps. This man is just glad to be here.
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Elsewhere on the list, he was also featured in producer Ochomil’s West Coast-inspired track, “D2,” alongside RHYNE, OMAR BALIW, and DROPPOUT.
Stream 1001 below:
